• 1957 first edition hardcover with dust jacket

• Translated by Rev. Martin W. Schoenberg, O.S.C.

• Published by The Newman Press

• Ex‑library copy with typical markings and wear

• Dust jacket shows handling and age; protected in sleeve

• Clean text; binding remains sound

• Religious and spiritual reflections from Pope Pius XII

Ships securely in cardboard box with packing materials

A mid‑century prayerbook carrying the steady, contemplative voice of Pope Pius XII.

In this mid‑century volume, the voice of Pope Pius XII gathers itself into prayer—measured, luminous, and steady as a candle in a quiet chapel. These pages carry the tone of an era when devotion was spoken with formality and warmth, and when the printed word served as a companion for the interior life. Though this copy bears the marks of library service, it still holds the contemplative hush of its origins: a small book meant to guide the heart toward clarity, reverence, and peace.

This book is for readers who appreciate mid‑century Catholic spirituality, collectors of papal writings, or anyone drawn to devotional works that blend formality with quiet interior depth.

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Book conditions are:

Ex-library. Mylar cover taped to boards. Dust jacket exhibits scuffing, soiling, sunning, chipping, creasing, curl, call numbers. Slight bow to boards. Slightly cocked spine. Slightly Shaken spine. Head, toe, corners are bumped and chipped. Edges are tanned and soiled. Library markings on front flyleaf, title page, page 51, and back flyleaf. Borrower’s sleeve on back flyleaf. I didn’t notice any other defects or intrusive markings to the interior pages. Please see photos for more details.